Emmetsburg Notes on Garden Shows Dancers and Local Life
A late spring column from Emmetsburg highlights garden displays with many blooms, judging for a beauty contest, and remarks on community gardens. It notes the Mitigwa Dancers’ weekend visit, praise for host Harold Johnson’s hospitality, and a civic recap featuring local residents Jerry Pratt and Al Sherlock in broader regional magazines.
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Harold Johnson
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Nebraska and Iowa heads face sales tax struggles
Nebraskans debate a state income levy while bills die in committee as Nebraska lawmakers wrestle with tax policy. Minnesota and Iowa also weigh sales taxes, shaping regional finance amid shifting political pledges and fiscal pressures. Local editors note cross state comparisons and public sentiment on taxation and budget needs.
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Legislative Revenue Committee
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Coturnix quail adaptation and local notes in Emmetsburg
The article discusses the Coturnix quail and its adaptation to European, African, and Asian ranges, noting its smaller size and appetite for quail dishes. It mentions experimental releases and captivity studies led by M. D. Steen, with Field magazine sources, and notes local fishing, dam controversy, and community news including farm bureau events, obituaries, and travel plans around Emmetsburg and nearby towns.
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Asia
Hynryingham
A . M. D. Steen
Miséuti Fish and Game -Division
Fourteen Confirmed At Depew Church
Fourteen young people were confirmed Sunday morning in St. John's Lutheran church by Rev. H. L. Norheim. Names include Kathryn Jacobson, Gayle Long, Judy Ann Judh, Sheila Jacobson, Lorraine Twait, Arnold Cody, James Jacobsen, Larry Norland, Dale Solberg, Tilford Egland, James Wilson, Dale Twait, Duane Twait and Gaylen Heggen. Other local items note sewing circle at Mrs. Robert Johnson, Father’s Day devotion, visits by various residents, and baptisms and weekend gatherings around Emmetsburg and Fort Dodge. The column records community ties, visitors, and family events prior to Memorial Day weekend.
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Depew
St. John's Lutheran Church
H. L. Norheim
Kathryn Jacobson
Gayle Long
Judy Ann Judh
Sheila Jacobson
Lorraine Twait
Arnold Cody
James Jacobsen
Larry Norland
Dale Solberg
Tilford Egland
James Wilson
Dale Twait
Duane Twait
Gaylen Heggen
Robert Johnson
Walt Fisher
Yeading
Harry Barkve, Jr
Eldon Rhoades
Renner Dalam
Goldie Rucker
Janet Rucker
Iowa Falls
Alto Snyder
Emmetsborps
Jay Jensvoig
Mary Durto
Emmetsburg
Russell Johnson
Theo Nelson
Walt & Fisher
Tom Nafg
Walcey Weltzin
Truman ‘Thompson
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Fort Dodge
Ty Cobb
Sherry
Marge
Jae Kay
Indiana
Fagle Grove
Julie Ray
Philip Solberg
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Pete Randa
Harry Barkve
Loretta
Wilfred Bierstedt
Joe Jacobson
Walter ‘Weltzin
Local Curlew Bank Officers Elected and Community Notes
Community items summarize Curlew Citizens Savings bank election Melvin Fisk named president Val Fisk cashier. Short notes cite visits, graduations, weddings, and local events from Whittemore to Fort Dodge including religious school ceremonies and town celebrations. Also mentions a diving pond incident with a boy and his dog, rescued by Robbie Gossman, and a July 4 celebration planned under Fallow Literary Society supervision.
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Baliwn
Charley
Robbie Gossman
Citizens Savings Bank of Curlew
Melvin Fisk
Val Fisk
Fisks
Berikelap Curlew
Mamie
Lizzie Floegt
Whittemore
I Frank
Brady
Frances Burkett
Ruthven
John Sherlock
Lincoln
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Nebraska State Union
Earl Brown
Iowa State University
J. G. McNamara
St. Francis Academy
Loretta
Martin
J. S. Martin
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PH. Danion
Darel Doyle
Cement McNally
RF. Dooley
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Mayme O'ceén
Nolan
John Bough
Cedar Falls
Whittemore Catholic School
Margaret Flood
Alice McGovern
Leona Hal Tidge
John Walsh
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Adamson Grove
Fallow
Fallow! Literary Society
J. A. Suss
T. F. Sheane
Fallow Nine
Edward Carney
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George J. Consighey
Mr. Saunders
California
Injured Worker Eckstein Falls 25 Feet at Rake Site
Joseph Eckstein sustained injuries after tumbling about 25 feet from a ladder onto a concrete slab at a Rake location. He was hospitalized with condition not stated.
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Joseph Eckstein
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Clergy Directory of Local Congregations and Rev. Heads
Catholic Mégr w F Maen Congregational Church Rev aL HL Boctcher Methodist Church Rev Ernest F Martin Bethany Lutheran Rev CH sohn een Free Methodist Rev Herschel Herr
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Ernest F. Martin
Bethany Lutheran
Sohneen Free Methodist
Herschel- Herr
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